Years ago, pricey pieces of framed wall art were typically displayed in a foyer above the antique hutch or in the formal living room above the antique settee.
Today, fine art is a foodie favorite as kitchens are becoming the ideal room for showcasing beautiful images.
Kitchen art has seen a dramatic increase in popularity for a variety of reasons and changes in architecture is one of the most obvious.
Over the last fifteen years, open floor plans have become a staple in most home design.
The kitchen isn't its own little, hidden room anymore.
It is visible from all living areas.
Whether you're in the breakfast nook, the living room, the dining room or the outside patio, you and all of your guests can easily see what's happening in the kitchen.
That means framed art works well in the kitchen as it ties together the overall artistic look of a home.
Advances in emerging print technology are another reason fine art prints are being displayed in the kitchen.
People feel more comfortable placing fine art prints on canvas in kitchens today, because new print technology creates durable, easy-to-clean images.
The economy is playing a role in the popularity of artwork in the kitchen too.
Most families are cutting costs and one of the luxuries on the top of the list is eating out.
Families are trying to get as much pleasure as possible from cooking at home and eating together.
Creating a bistro-style environment at home makes it feel like you're dining at the corner cafe - even if you're not.